Kansas City Real Estate News Blog

I have accepted an offer on my home in Overland Park, last night. My real estate agent just called me to schedule an appointment to present another offer

Online Kansas City — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:00 GMT

Question: I have accepted an offer on my home in Overland Park, last night. My real estate agent just called me to schedule an appointment to present another offer. The offer he wants to present is for more money. What are my options? Jack - Overland...(read more)

My real estate agent brought an written offer to purchase my home in Olathe - I'm not sure I have a sales contract

Online Kansas City — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:51:00 GMT

Question: My real estate agent brought an written offer to purchase my home in Olathe. Instead of signing, I made a written counter offer. According to my real estate agent, the buyer made a verbal counter. I agreed to the buyer's counter, verbally. My...(read more)

What is the difference between assessed value and fair market value? I have noticed that most homes in Overland Park have been selling above the assessed value.

Online Kansas City — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:00 GMT

Real Estate Assessed Value VS Fair Market Value Question: What is the difference between assessed value and fair market value? I have noticed that most homes in Overland Park have been selling above the assessed value. Janet L. from Overland Park, Kansas...(read more)

I am purchasing a single family foreclosure home in Kansas City that is bank owned and there is a delay in closing due to the title

Online Kansas City — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:38:00 GMT

Question: I am purchasing a single family foreclosure home in Kansas City that is bank owned. According to neighbors, the home that has been vacant for a year and a half. The bank accepted my offer and I submitted an earnest check in early November, 2011....(read more)

Hi there – I was wondering what “Active, Backup and Pending” means in the status category on real estate listings in Kansas City?

Online Kansas City — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:45:00 GMT

Question: Hi there – I was wondering what “Active, Backup and Pending” means in the status category on real estate listings in Kansas City? Becky, Olathe, Kansas Answer: Thanks for the question, Becky. I hope this helps. If you need additional help, feel...(read more)

My Chapter 13 has been discharged for six months and I have a 704 credit score (avg.) with a debt to income ratio of 28%. As such, can I qualify for a Mortgage to buy a home in Kansas City?

Online Kansas City — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:36:00 GMT

Question: My Chapter 13 has been discharged for six months and I have a 704 credit score (avg.) with a debt to income ratio of 28%. As such, can I qualify for a Mortgage to buy a home in Kansas City? If so, where should I look for a mortgage? Thanks....(read more)

Free Spa Night in Overland Park, Kansas

Online Kansas City — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:25:00 GMT

Join us for our annual FREE SPA NIGHT. *Reflexologist *Chiropractic and Acupuncture Screenings *Meizen Cosmetic Acupuncture Demonstration *Chair Massages *Miche Bags *Mary Kay Cosmetics *Scentsy Candles *Animal Chiropractor *Color Xpressions *Lia Sophia...(read more)

Kansas City Real Estate New Home Sales Stats - New Home Sales Continue Upward Trend in Sales

Online Kansas City — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:15:00 GMT

Kansas City Real Estate New Home Sales Stats - New Home Sales Continue Upward Trend in Sales New home sales in Kansas City has continued with its upward tick. Although new home sales are still lower than the past summer, new home sales have continued...(read more)

Multi-Million Dollar Luxury Homes and Famous Estates - 65 Million Dollar Los Angeles Wehba Beverly Hills Mansion

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:53:00 GMT

Multi-Million Dollar Luxury Homes and Famous Estates - 65 Million Dollar Los Angeles Wehba Beverly Hills Mansion 9577 Sunset, Los Angeles CA Status: For sale $55,000,000 (For Day Dreaming Purposes) Situated on nearly two acres and filled with custom finishes,...(read more)

An Evening of Art and Chocolate at the Belvoir Winery benefiting the Martha Lafite Thompson Sanctuary

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:41:00 GMT

An Evening of Art and Chocolate at the Belvoir Winery benefiting the Martha Lafite Thompson Sanctuary To view more Things To Do in Kansas City, go to our Community Calendar on our blog. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a...(read more)

USDA Rural Development Loan Limits for 2012 have increased

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:39:00 GMT

USDA Rural Development Loan Limits for 2012 have increased. This means that home buyers looking in USDA elegible areas and using a USDA RD loan can purchase a slightly more expensive home. Eligible cities in Kansas City on the Kansas side of the state...(read more)

My husband and I are considering on making a cash offer on a foreclosure property in Olathe, Kansas

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:54:00 GMT

Question: My husband and I are considering on making a cash offer on a foreclosure property in Olathe, Kansas. We're assuming that we'll need to prove that we have the cash to close. The problem is we don't want to provide a bank statement prior when...(read more)

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Kansas City Real Estate Stats - The New Home Real Estate Market is a Buyers Market Although there has been a dip in new home inventory in Kansas City, the new home real estate market is a strong buyers buyers market. A sellers market is considered a real...(read more)

Online Kansas City — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:10:00 GMT